5 Habits to Move from Surviving to Thriving
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The video discusses five daily habits that can help individuals transition from surviving to thriving. The host, Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes, explains the difference between surviving and thriving. Surviving refers to merely getting by and meeting basic needs, while thriving involves growth, flourishing, and enjoying life.
The first habit is taking a safety inventory, which involves assessing whether one has adequate food, water, shelter, clothing, medical care, and a safe place to sleep. If these basic needs are not met, individuals can seek help from organizations like United Way 211 for referrals to social services.
The second habit is taking a love and belonging inventory. This entails connecting with oneself and recognizing one's worth as a person. It is important to believe that one is worth protecting and supporting in order to believe that others will love and support them. Creating a list, scrapbook, or "me wall" can serve as reminders of one's worth. Additionally, individuals should connect with their inner child, who may still feel scared, and assure them of protection and belonging.
The third habit is defining a rich and meaningful life and reviewing it daily. This involves creating a visual representation of important aspects and goals in one's life. By reflecting on this representation daily, individuals can identify what they already have and how to nurture those aspects, as well as what they are still working towards and how to move closer to those goals.
The fourth habit is picking battles wisely. Individuals with a trauma history often feel unsafe, threatened, or angry, which can drain their energy. By choosing which battles are worth their energy and focusing on what they can control, individuals can conserve their energy for things that truly matter.
The fifth habit is reflecting and responding at the end of each day. This involves reflecting on how one felt and used their energy throughout the day. Celebrating progress towards goals and acknowledging any waste of energy or negative behaviors is important. Understanding why certain situations overwhelmed one's logical response and finding ways to avoid wasting energy in the future is also crucial.
By practicing these five habits, individuals can begin to feel safe and empowered, recognize their personal power, and move from chaos to directed action.
The video discusses five daily habits that can help individuals transition from surviving to thrivin